Family-Friendly Programming from the Philadelphia Film Society!

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For the young and young at heart, Saturday Morning Specials is a monthly screening series geared toward families and children of all ages. Get whisked away to discover foreign lands, learn about friendship, overcome obstacles, and meet a bunch of unique people and animals along the way. Subtitles accompany some films, but reading is never required!

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FEBRUARY 22 // 10AM
WHITE LION
Live Action, Michael Swan, South Africa, 2010

According to Shangaan legend, the birth of a white lion is a gift from the ancestors–it’s presence ensuring peace and prosperity across the land. Many years had passed since one had been seen in the African Valley, when a cub named Letsatsi is miraculously born. Cast out of his pride, Letsatsi embarks on an extraordinary adventure in search of a new life and a new home.  Meeting friends like Gisani, a young Shangaan, along the way, Letsatsi discovers the true meaning of friendship and the significance of becoming the lion he was born to be.

MARCH 22 // 10AM
THE SECRET OF KELLS

Young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from the isle of Iona carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan’s determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil?

Animation, Tomm Moore, Ireland/France/Belgium, 2009
In an effort to further accessibility for our community, Saturday Morning Specials have reduced ticket pricing. Adult matinee prices apply and kids ages 12 and under are just $1.

Visit www.filmadelphia.org/events for more information!

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Supported by The Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Arts Education Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation

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